Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX20

Below is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FP2 and Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was announced 3 years prior to the TX20 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FP2 grades vs the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FP2 vs the TX20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and TX20.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony TX20 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.